299.59% is the change from 245 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 245 ) ÷ 245] x 100 = 299.59%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 245) / 245] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 245 = 734
734 ÷ 245 = 2.9959183673469387
2.9959183673469387 x 100 = 299.59%