48.42% is the change from 444 to 659
Calculation steps:
[( 659 - 444 ) ÷ 444] x 100 = 48.42%
Formula
Percentage change = [(659 - 444) / 444] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
659 - 444 = 215
215 ÷ 444 = 0.48423423423423423
0.48423423423423423 x 100 = 48.42%