59% is the change from 439 to 698
Calculation steps:
[( 698 - 439 ) ÷ 439] x 100 = 59%
Formula
Percentage change = [(698 - 439) / 439] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
698 - 439 = 259
259 ÷ 439 = 0.5899772209567198
0.5899772209567198 x 100 = 59%