74.85% is the change from 342 to 598
Calculation steps:
[( 598 - 342 ) ÷ 342] x 100 = 74.85%
Formula
Percentage change = [(598 - 342) / 342] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
598 - 342 = 256
256 ÷ 342 = 0.7485380116959064
0.7485380116959064 x 100 = 74.85%