44.44% is the change from 279 to 403
Calculation steps:
[( 403 - 279 ) ÷ 279] x 100 = 44.44%
Formula
Percentage change = [(403 - 279) / 279] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
403 - 279 = 124
124 ÷ 279 = 0.4444444444444444
0.4444444444444444 x 100 = 44.44%