129.49% is the change from 217 to 498
Calculation steps:
[( 498 - 217 ) ÷ 217] x 100 = 129.49%
Formula
Percentage change = [(498 - 217) / 217] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
498 - 217 = 281
281 ÷ 217 = 1.294930875576037
1.294930875576037 x 100 = 129.49%