44.56% is the change from 496 to 717
Calculation steps:
[( 717 - 496 ) ÷ 496] x 100 = 44.56%
Formula
Percentage change = [(717 - 496) / 496] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
717 - 496 = 221
221 ÷ 496 = 0.44556451612903225
0.44556451612903225 x 100 = 44.56%