49.08% is the change from 489 to 729
Calculation steps:
[( 729 - 489 ) ÷ 489] x 100 = 49.08%
Formula
Percentage change = [(729 - 489) / 489] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
729 - 489 = 240
240 ÷ 489 = 0.49079754601226994
0.49079754601226994 x 100 = 49.08%