49.49% is the change from 493 to 737
Calculation steps:
[( 737 - 493 ) ÷ 493] x 100 = 49.49%
Formula
Percentage change = [(737 - 493) / 493] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
737 - 493 = 244
244 ÷ 493 = 0.4949290060851927
0.4949290060851927 x 100 = 49.49%