283.46% is the change from 254 to 974
Calculation steps:
[( 974 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 283.46%
Formula
Percentage change = [(974 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
974 - 254 = 720
720 ÷ 254 = 2.8346456692913384
2.8346456692913384 x 100 = 283.46%