-52.35% is the change from 617 to 294
Calculation steps:
[( 294 - 617 ) ÷ 617] x 100 = -52.35%
Formula
Percentage change = [(294 - 617) / 617] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
294 - 617 = -323
-323 ÷ 617 = -0.5235008103727715
-0.5235008103727715 x 100 = -52.35%