58.51% is the change from 617 to 978
Calculation steps:
[( 978 - 617 ) ÷ 617] x 100 = 58.51%
Formula
Percentage change = [(978 - 617) / 617] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
978 - 617 = 361
361 ÷ 617 = 0.5850891410048622
0.5850891410048622 x 100 = 58.51%