253.54% is the change from 254 to 898
Calculation steps:
[( 898 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 253.54%
Formula
Percentage change = [(898 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
898 - 254 = 644
644 ÷ 254 = 2.5354330708661417
2.5354330708661417 x 100 = 253.54%