59.44% is the change from 498 to 794
Calculation steps:
[( 794 - 498 ) ÷ 498] x 100 = 59.44%
Formula
Percentage change = [(794 - 498) / 498] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
794 - 498 = 296
296 ÷ 498 = 0.5943775100401606
0.5943775100401606 x 100 = 59.44%