44.78% is the change from 498 to 721
Calculation steps:
[( 721 - 498 ) ÷ 498] x 100 = 44.78%
Formula
Percentage change = [(721 - 498) / 498] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
721 - 498 = 223
223 ÷ 498 = 0.44779116465863456
0.44779116465863456 x 100 = 44.78%