42.37% is the change from 498 to 709
Calculation steps:
[( 709 - 498 ) ÷ 498] x 100 = 42.37%
Formula
Percentage change = [(709 - 498) / 498] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
709 - 498 = 211
211 ÷ 498 = 0.42369477911646586
0.42369477911646586 x 100 = 42.37%