64.52% is the change from 279 to 459
Calculation steps:
[( 459 - 279 ) ÷ 279] x 100 = 64.52%
Formula
Percentage change = [(459 - 279) / 279] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
459 - 279 = 180
180 ÷ 279 = 0.6451612903225806
0.6451612903225806 x 100 = 64.52%