60.2% is the change from 299 to 479
Calculation steps:
[( 479 - 299 ) ÷ 299] x 100 = 60.2%
Formula
Percentage change = [(479 - 299) / 299] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
479 - 299 = 180
180 ÷ 299 = 0.6020066889632107
0.6020066889632107 x 100 = 60.2%