47.57% is the change from 494 to 729
Calculation steps:
[( 729 - 494 ) ÷ 494] x 100 = 47.57%
Formula
Percentage change = [(729 - 494) / 494] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
729 - 494 = 235
235 ÷ 494 = 0.4757085020242915
0.4757085020242915 x 100 = 47.57%