52.35% is the change from 298 to 454
Calculation steps:
[( 454 - 298 ) ÷ 298] x 100 = 52.35%
Formula
Percentage change = [(454 - 298) / 298] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
454 - 298 = 156
156 ÷ 298 = 0.5234899328859061
0.5234899328859061 x 100 = 52.35%