44.77% is the change from 344 to 498
Calculation steps:
[( 498 - 344 ) ÷ 344] x 100 = 44.77%
Formula
Percentage change = [(498 - 344) / 344] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
498 - 344 = 154
154 ÷ 344 = 0.4476744186046512
0.4476744186046512 x 100 = 44.77%