44.99% is the change from 489 to 709
Calculation steps:
[( 709 - 489 ) ÷ 489] x 100 = 44.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(709 - 489) / 489] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
709 - 489 = 220
220 ÷ 489 = 0.4498977505112474
0.4498977505112474 x 100 = 44.99%