40.54% is the change from 444 to 624
Calculation steps:
[( 624 - 444 ) ÷ 444] x 100 = 40.54%
Formula
Percentage change = [(624 - 444) / 444] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
624 - 444 = 180
180 ÷ 444 = 0.40540540540540543
0.40540540540540543 x 100 = 40.54%