How do I construct a free cubic spline to approximate e^-x with given values?

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Construct a free cubic spline to approximate f(x) = e^ -x , by using values for x = 0 , 0.25, 0.75, 1
now i know i have to contstruct something like this
ss_{j} = a_{j} + b_{j} (x - x_{j}) + c_{j} (x-x_{j})^2 + d_{j} (x- x_{j})^3
also we know from the initial conditions that a0 = f(0), but I am not sure what to do after this...

I have to do this for each interval and in all there will be three splines (cubic polynomials) But i cannot find any of the a,b,c, or d s. My textbook doesn't help either... i wouldn't be asking this if it gave a good xample showing how it got the answer rather than show me a code for maple to find this! Perhaps you could direct me to a website that ilustrates how to a1,b1,c1, and so on ...
YOur hlep would be greatlly apprcietaetd since my exam is in about 5 hours... I

And yes i know this is last minute but i have consulted numerous books and all of that searhin ahs yielded nothing or use.

Please help
 
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