56.98% is the change from 444 to 697
Calculation steps:
[( 697 - 444 ) ÷ 444] x 100 = 56.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(697 - 444) / 444] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
697 - 444 = 253
253 ÷ 444 = 0.5698198198198198
0.5698198198198198 x 100 = 56.98%