49.4% is the change from 498 to 744
Calculation steps:
[( 744 - 498 ) ÷ 498] x 100 = 49.4%
Formula
Percentage change = [(744 - 498) / 498] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
744 - 498 = 246
246 ÷ 498 = 0.4939759036144578
0.4939759036144578 x 100 = 49.4%