4.93% is the change from 588 to 617
Calculation steps:
[( 617 - 588 ) ÷ 588] x 100 = 4.93%
Formula
Percentage change = [(617 - 588) / 588] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
617 - 588 = 29
29 ÷ 588 = 0.04931972789115646
0.04931972789115646 x 100 = 4.93%