49.49% is the change from 297 to 444
Calculation steps:
[( 444 - 297 ) ÷ 297] x 100 = 49.49%
Formula
Percentage change = [(444 - 297) / 297] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
444 - 297 = 147
147 ÷ 297 = 0.494949494949495
0.494949494949495 x 100 = 49.49%